Everything you need for the final day of racing in 2017 including going news

The final day of racing in 2017 and everyone can end the year happy with action in Ireland, over jumps in Britain and on the all-weather. Marvellous stuff.

At Punchestown we finally, and delightfully, get the chance to see Killultagh Vic back on the racecourse for the first time since his remarkable recovery to win a Grade 2 novice chase at Leopardstown nearly two years ago. He returns in the 2m4f hurdle (1.40).

Warwick passed an inspection on Saturday and hosts a seven-race card, while Uttoxeter is expecting a record crowd for its final fixture of the year. Lingfield’s meeting features a £22,000 handicap over 1m.

So whether 2017 has been a memorable or forgettable one for you, make sure you enjoy the last moments of it before we start all over again on Monday.

Going report

Lingfield - first race 11.40am

Standard

Uttoxeter - 12.20pm

Heavy (GoingStick Chase 5.8, Hurdle 6.3 on Sunday at 6.45am)

Warwick - 12.30pm

Heavy

Punchestown - 12.35pm

Soft to heavy

Market movers

12.40 Lingfield
Carp Kid 4-1 (from 5)

2.15 Lingfield
Pride Of Angels 9-2 (from 7)

3.30 Uttoxeter
Shapiro 8-1 (from 10)

What to back

End your year with a bang by backing a winner. Rob Watson gives his best bet, all in ten seconds...

What to read

Team Tizzard are boldly predicting a return to form for Thistlecrack, saying he can potentially land the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.

Champion conditional rider Harry Cobden takes part in our Q&A. Read whathe has to say on Frankie, handicapping and combining racing with working on the farm.

And Fergal O'Brien saddled his first Grade 1 winner with Poetic Rhythm in the Challow Hurdle. He was pretty happy about it too.

What to watch

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City are in action today, as are Arsenal. Our experts assess the contests...

The best of Racing Post Sport

Our writers look at the best special bets for 2018 - and there are a number of interesting choices by them all.

Final thought

There were some truly memorable performances on the course this year on the Flat and over jumps. There were at least two more horses to add to that list from Saturday in the shape of Poetic Rhythm and 30-length Listed winner Maria's Benefit. What a hugely exciting year 2018 could be, especially for those horses.